China to allow foreign businesses in more sectors with controlling or full stake: Xi

BEIJING, April 26 (Xinhua) -- China will allow foreign investors to operate businesses in more sectors with controlling or full stake, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday.

Xi made the remarks while delivering a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing.

He added that China will roll out a new batch of pilot free trade zones.